Who We look for

LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE at the forefront of almost every branch of science

We are selective about the applicants we take on board, but thrive on the diversity of intellect, expertise and insight from all science-related disciplines - be that neuroscience, physics, medicine or AI.

Altogether we are 1000's of postgraduates (masters and PhDs), academics and alumni, who are affiliated with select institutions. We want motivated self starters, independent thinkers who aren’t afraid to apply their minds to new problems in unfamiliar areas.

Hyper-flexible virtual working

Insight about science & innovation for real world business challenges

You’re in control. In this digital age of virtual work, our platform makes it easy to fit paid consulting work around life’s other commitments in a hyper-flexible way. Accept or decline work as you wish – then choose when, where and how much intellect, creativity and subject-matter knowledge to freelance.

Work your mind

Our projects are intellectually stimulating and financially rewarding. Once your application is approved, you can join projects that match your experience and use skills that come naturally to you – researching peer reviewed journals, making sense of complex data and communicating scientific results.

Earn Fees

There is never any obligation in a zero-hierarchy organisation. You can choose when and how much to get involved in based on what motivates you, be it passion, skills or need. In return for contributing great knowledge-work to our clients’ projects, you earn fair flexible consulting fees.

Go far

Super-charge your CV and stand out from the crowd. On top of gaining commercial experience on live projects for great R&D companies, you also benefit from informal training and a lifelong network that will support you long into your career.

“Smarties gave me the invaluable opportunity to boost my CV and confidence, while working on the topics I’m most passionate about. ”